Court Ruling Mixed in Finance Law Challenge

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JEFFERSON CITY - A Cole County judge has upheld a law allowing unlimited donations to state political campaigns and struck down a provision banning fundraising during the legislative session.

James Trout, a failed Democratic challenger for a St. Louis County state legislative seat last year, sued in hopes of overturning the entire law.

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Court Ruling Mixed in Finance Law Challenge

Trout argued that a fundraising ban during the legislative session violated his First Amendment and equal protection rights under the Constitution.

In an 11-page rul...

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